Free tool

VAT calculator, United Kingdom.

Add 20% VAT to a price, or take it out of a VAT-inclusive amount, in GBP.

Your result
VAT£2,000.00
Price before VAT
£10,000.00
VAT at 20%
£2,000.00
Total including VAT
£12,000.00

How to use it

  1. Choose add or remove

    Add VAT to a net price, or remove it from a price that already includes it.

  2. Enter the amount

    Type the price in GBP.

  3. Check the rate

    The standard 20% is filled in; change it for reduced or zero-rated items.

  4. Read the result

    See the VAT, the net price and the total.

The quick maths

To add 20% VAT, multiply by 1.2: £1,000.00 becomes £1,200.00. To take VAT out of a total, divide by the same number: £1,200.00 becomes £1,000.00, so the VAT inside it is £200.00.

What to know in the United Kingdom

20% is the standard rate; a 5% reduced rate and a 0% zero rate apply to some goods and services. Official guidance: HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Checked October 2026.

Other countries: Nigeria · Ghana · Kenya · South Africa · United States

Questions, answered.

What is the VAT rate in the United Kingdom?

20% is the standard rate. 20% is the standard rate; a 5% reduced rate and a 0% zero rate apply to some goods and services.

How do I remove VAT from a price?

Divide the total by 1.2. The difference between the total and the result is the VAT.

Can Profynix put VAT on my invoices in the United Kingdom?

Yes. Set your rate once and invoices show it clearly; your books record the tax you collect. Outside Nigeria Profynix adds no tax until you switch it on.

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